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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 11:10 AM
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Sportlines or SSC?

Well ladies and gentlemen, it's finally time for me to buy some lowering springs. I've got an 07 lt sedan and I really can't decide which springs to buy. I'm leaning towards the SSC springs because of their much lower price, but I've always heard how great the Sportlines are. First off, does anyone know the actual drop for a non ss model, because every site only lists one number which I would assume is for an ss. Which one handles better and which one has a better ride? Thanks for the help!
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 11:11 AM
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Which one handles better and which one has a better ride? Thanks for the help!
Pedders spring handle the best and have the best ride.
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 11:23 AM
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ya I know that but they are a little out of my price range. I'm trying to keep it around $250 or lower
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 11:37 AM
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you can buy my stock SS/TC springs when i take them off to put my pedders on this week for about a quarter of what your willing to spend!! i think they drop around an inch ?? Not exactly sure but i think thats what ive seen around on these forums..
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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I have SS/SC springs FOR SALE and soon will have my Sportlines FOR SALE.

My Pedders just arrived
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 11:53 AM
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I went with ssc springs on my ss/tc.... Here is a pic to give you an idea of the drop:


I honestly didn't expect the springs to drop so low.... They also appear to still be settling... right now I am at a .75" gap.... If I drop much lower I may have to take them off due to tuck and rub.....
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Nakaiya21
I went with ssc springs on my ss/tc.... Here is a pic to give you an idea of the drop:


I honestly didn't expect the springs to drop so low.... They also appear to still be settling... right now I am at a .75" gap.... If I drop much lower I may have to take them off due to tuck and rub.....
thats the best looking balt i have seen.... love the color man...
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 12:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Nakaiya21
I went with ssc springs on my ss/tc.... Here is a pic to give you an idea of the drop:

I honestly didn't expect the springs to drop so low.... They also appear to still be settling... right now I am at a .75" gap.... If I drop much lower I may have to take them off due to tuck and rub.....
How's the ride on those? That's the kind of drop that I want, Stock ss springs aren't enough for me




also, anybody with pics of non ss sedans with springs would be much appriciated
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 10:20 PM
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ride is pretty close to stock.... the car seems to hug the road a little better.... overall not much difference ride-wise....
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 10:25 PM
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i have sportlines. it's a 2"/2.5" drop. i like the look of the drop, but they ride soooo rough.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 03:38 PM
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Well, just ordered my SSC springs from ZZP. Can't wait to get them. I'll post up some pics once I get them on
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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Good choice... I think you will be happy with them... Keep in mind though that I have different struts than you - but you can always upgrade to tc struts down the road...
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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Sportlines
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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SSC springs and ill tell you why. They are $100 cheaper than Eibach. They are at the same height and perform just as good if not better imo.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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SSC's baby!


Better drop than eibach, with a stock feeling ride quality... It's hard to beat for their price!
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:10 PM
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Dude. Sportlines are the sex and have a better name and reputation.. Dont deny it Plus.. a 1,000,000 mile warranty stated on the box ..


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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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Here's my old non SS sedan with sportlines.

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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:37 PM
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SSC is the way to be!
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:48 PM
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I have ssc springs on my LS coupe. It was exactly the drop I wanted at the time. Now I want to be lower lol But they are a great set of springs.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:50 PM
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Damn mountains. I would drag the **** out of my car if I put sportlines on it. I've already scrapped my front bumper at stock height.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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^ lol fail
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 07:56 PM
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Just ordered SSC springs now, based on all ur comments so thx. Almost did Eibach Pro Kit, but price and all ur comments made the diff
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